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Tableau TDS-C01 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Tableau |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Tableau Desktop Specialist |
| Exam Number: | TDS-C01 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Tableau Certified Data Analyst |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45 |
| Passing Score: | 750/1000 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Does not expire |
| Exam Format: | True/False, Multiple Choice, Multiple Response |
| Exam Price: | $100 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 60 minutes |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored exam through Pearson VUE. |
| Pre Condition: | No prerequisites. Tableau recommends at least 3 months of hands-on experience with Tableau Desktop. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.tableau.com/learn/certification |
Tableau TDS-C01 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding Tableau Concepts | 15% | - Core Tableau Concepts
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| Exploring and Analyzing Data | 37% | - Build Visualizations
|
| Sharing Insights | 25% | - Dashboards and Stories
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| Connecting to and Preparing Data | 23% | - Prepare Data
|
TDS-C01 Exam FAQ: Skills That Outlast the Exam
The Tableau Desktop Specialist exam contains 45 to complete within 60 minutes. Timed simulation in the LatestCram Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.
The official Tableau Desktop Specialist outline defines 4 domains. The leading three are Connecting to and Preparing Data (23%), Exploring and Analyzing Data (37%), and Sharing Insights (25%). The full list is in the topics section above, and LatestCram's 138 practice questions cover each one.
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The TDS-C01 exam is a Tableau certification exam validating the Tableau Desktop Specialist syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Tableau Certified Data Analyst. Candidates in 2026 start with LatestCram's 138 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
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The Tableau Desktop Specialist exam requires 750/1000 to pass, and registration costs $100 USD. A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the LatestCram engines before booking is the cheaper option.
No prerequisites. Tableau recommends at least 3 months of hands-on experience with Tableau Desktop. Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Tableau exam page before scheduling.
Tableau recommends these training resources for the Tableau Desktop Specialist exam:
Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 138 practice questions from LatestCram help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.
Three versions of the same study materials: a printable, expert-prepared PDF with free demo download and instant access; a Desktop Test Engine for Windows with customizable simulation and timed modes that works offline; and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS with test history and performance review. All 138 practice questions are identical across versions. Every purchase includes 365 days of free updates, a 50% renewal discount afterward, and unlimited computer installations.
Tableau Desktop Specialist Sample Questions:
How can you select a non-default shape palette?
- A. From the Data Source tab, select Connect to Data to import other shape palettes
- B. Select Shape on the Marks card and use the drop-down menu in the Edit Shape dialog box
- C. Click the drop-down menu at the top of the Marks card to change from Automatic
- D. From the File menu, select Import Workbook to import other shape palettes
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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You need to access options to change a dimension's color palette.
In addition to the Marks card, what else can you use?
- A. Edit in Shelf
- B. The Format menu
- C. The Color legend
- D. Edit Caption
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which of the following can you use to create a calculated field that returns data independent of the data granularity in a view?
- A. A FIXED LOD calculation
- B. An INCLUDE LOD calculation
- C. A basic calculation
- D. A table calculation
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Which two types of aggregations can be applied to string fields? (Choose two.)
- A. Count Distinct
- B. Minimum
- C. Average
- D. Sum
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
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When creating an extract, what are three options for specifying how much data to extract?
(Choose three.)
- A. Append Data from Files
- B. Compute Calculations Now
- C. Apply a filter
- D. Aggregate data for visible dimensions
- E. Hide all unused fields
Correct Answer: C,D,E 🗳️
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